I know there are a couple of posters on here from Venezuela, and perhaps a few other folks who have spent time there. It looks like I may have to go there for work at the end of the month. What are the sporting opportunities like, can I buy guns there and ship them home (thinking about those Venezuelan Mausers), anything else of interest? We will be working around Puerto Ordaz (Ciudad Guyana) for about three weeks to a month. - Dan

Don't count on any hunting, but bring your fishing gear; stiff worm rod, 20# line, and plenty of topwater Peacock Bass lures. You are headed for God's country. South of Ordaz is Guri Reservoir, the premier Peacock Bass fishing destination in Venezuela. If you are a fisherman and don't take advantage of this opportunity, you are also a dumb-ass.

Forget about buying a gun unless you are staying here. My guess is you won't get a gun out of the country on a quick turn-around. You can buy a gun here. Normally the weapons being sold here are pistols and shotguns, and not many of either.

I miss the peacock bass myself. Since the recent strike my primary contact no longer works for PDVSA, and all my projects were put on hold.

I went hunting for wild goats a couple of times and bought an old 700/.308 that I leave with a friend in Punta Fijo.

Kensco is right about the fishing, its a blast.

Thanks fellows. - Dan